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The CGC HEALY cuts through and area of dark nilas

Description

The CGC HEALY cuts through and area of dark nilas. Both the elasticity of nilas is seen with the bow wave propagating through the ice sheet and also therafting effect caused by wind and pressure which helps the ice buildin thickness.

Credit

Collection of Dr. Pablo Clemente-Colon, Chief Scientist National Ice Center

Display Date

2008 September 9

Location

Alaska, Beaufort Sea

Collection

Paths Less Taken

Keywords

Arctic Ice